Tourist arrivals in Cyprus decreased by 2.7% in April, with a total of 333,563 arrivals. Overseas travel by Cyprus residents also decreased by 2.1% in April, with a total of 132,806 visits.
The second edition of the environmental art exhibition RE:SOURCE will feature over 30 Cyprus and international artists selected from more than 100 applications. The exhibition aims to explore the nature-human bond in response to trash pollution and promote actions to tackle the environmental emergency. The artworks will include various mediums such as painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and interactive video art. The exhibition will also offer educational programs, workshops, and quests for all ages. RE:SOURCE 2.0 will be held at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol from May 18th to 21st, with the opening event on May 17th at 6 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Tourist arrivals to Cyprus in April 2024 amounted to 333,563, marking a decline of 2.7 per cent from the previous year.
A man who once advocated against violence shot the prime minister of his country because he disagreed with his views. The prime minister, Robert Fico, had fueled social divides and extremism in Slovakia, moving from left to far right. Despite accusations of corruption and forced resignation in 2018, Fico regained support during the pandemic by leading protests against pandemic measures and vaccines. His actions led to chaotic and violent demonstrations, ultimately resulting in an attempted assassination. This incident highlights the dangers of populist leaders who sow hatred and division in societies, emphasizing the need to uphold democracy.
Political leaders like Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan all share a common theme of nostalgia for a romanticized past. They use this longing for the “good old days” as a strategic political tool to manipulate people by distorting history and promising to bring back a time that never truly existed. This exploitation of nostalgia is effective in winning elections but is also dangerous as it leads to misinformation and a distorted perception of the present and future.
Fact: The Andrey and Julia Dashin Foundation unveiled a metal fish sculpture called “Reclaimed Waters: A Reflection on Sea Pollution” at the Warehouse by ITQuarter venue in Limassol as part of the RE:SOURCE environmental art exhibition on May 17, 2024.
The 1960s teenage girl is a pop culture icon, but the real experiences of women during that era were more complex. A study conducted on girls growing up in Britain between the 1950s and 1970s revealed diverse experiences, with some enjoying opportunities in London while others faced poverty and limited leisure options. Access to education and professional opportunities for girls was uneven, with many leaving school at 15 without qualifications. The fear of getting pregnant out of wedlock was prevalent, as access to contraception and sex education was limited. Early marriage was common, but easier access to divorce from 1969 provided a way out for some women.
Fact: Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former fixer, testified that Trump ordered him to pay adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to stay quiet about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter, and then approved a plan to reimburse Cohen through bogus invoices.
In May, Nicosia and Limassol will host several new art exhibitions showcasing traditional and contemporary works by various artists on the island.
La Petite Maison (LPM) is celebrating its second-year anniversary at Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa on May 25-26, 2024.